Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies
Certification
Timeline
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Asa Nelson

Zionville,NC

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable individual with experience in customer service, instruction, food service, and musical performance, along with a background in farm work and livestock care from upbringing on a farm. Possesses a strong work ethic, communication skills, and the ability to learn quickly while taking on varied responsibilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Guest Services Associate

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
05.2025 - 08.2025


  • Rotated between housekeeping, dining service, kids’ programs, and general ranch duties based on daily needs.
  • Assisted guests with fly fishing instruction, guiding activities, and outdoor programs
  • Supported ranch operations including dishwashing, guest transportation, and grounds maintenance.
  • Adapted to changing tasks and schedules throughout a fast-paced seasonal work environment.
  • Worked closely with a team in a communal living and working setting to ensure a positive guest experience.

Cook

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Followed the Chef's instructions during meal preparation
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints
  • Demonstrated multitasking skills, helping prepare multiple orders simultaneously during high stress times
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards

Ski Instructor

French Swiss Ski College
11.2021 - 03.2024


  • Detail proper skiing safety rules and procedures to customers and guests.
  • Provide beginner to intermediate level ski instruction to guests aged 4-adult in private and group settings.

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Lost Province Brewing Co And Gastro Pub
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Plated and presented dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Contract Musician

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current

Act as fill in instructor community traditional music program for children and adults. Play individually, with a duo, or band for community events, square dances, weddings, parties, and concerts. (Fiddle and guitar) Have contributed to one motion picture soundtrack.

Home Builder Internship in Construction

VPC Builders
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete interior and exterior carpentry-related tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Checked homes for and completed punch list tasks


Education

Bachelor Of Business Administration - -Management

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School
Boone, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Comfortable interacting with the public
  • Able to convey instructions clearly and effectively
  • Knowledge of and experience with power and hand tools, including carpentry and landscaping equipment
  • Able to multitask efficiently in busy kitchen and service environments
  • Hands-on experience with farm work and livestock care
  • Adaptable, eager to learn, and able to take on a variety of tasks

Accomplishments

  • Dean’s List - East Tennessee State University, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025
  • College Scholarships: Academic Performance Scholarship, Blue and Gold Performance Scholarship, Endowed Scholarship
  • Founder and President of the East Tennessee State University Trout Unlimited 5 Rivers Fly Fishing club chapter
  • Extracurricular Activities: Watauga Varsity Football, Watauga Varsity Golf, Men's Volleyball club, FCA, Gavel Club.

Hobbies

Fly fishing, golfing, skiing, playing music.

Certification

-CPR/ AED/ First Aid

-OSHA-10 Construction Safety

Timeline

Guest Services Associate

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
05.2025 - 08.2025

Cook

Mountain Sky Guest Ranch
06.2024 - 08.2024

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Lost Province Brewing Co And Gastro Pub
07.2023 - 11.2023

Home Builder Internship in Construction

VPC Builders
06.2022 - 08.2022

Ski Instructor

French Swiss Ski College
11.2021 - 03.2024

Contract Musician

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School

Bachelor Of Business Administration - -Management

East Tennessee State University